Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Fresen.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (FRT, Francofurtensi) [1, 4] (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114224
Common Names
- Yellow False Daisy
- Yellow Daisy Fleabane
- Yellow Fleabane
Description
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia (also called Yellow-flower False-dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in prairies, meadows, pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyclachaena xanthiifolia is a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown seed. The seedling is a small, round, yellow-brown seedling with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts, each with a few leaves and roots, and then replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Cyclachaena xanthiifolia
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia is found in North America, from Alaska to California, and east to the Great Lakes region. It is commonly found in meadows and pastures.
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclachaena xanthiifolia?
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia
What is the common name of Cyclachaena xanthiifolia?
Yellow-leaved Cyclachaena
What is the habitat of Cyclachaena xanthiifolia?
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia is found in dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Cyclachaena genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,